San Francisco Giants: 3 biggest takeaways vs. San Diego Padres

The San Francisco Giants lost the decisive third game of their series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Ahead we’ve highlighted the three biggest takeaways from the three-game series.

With a 3-1 loss on Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Giants dropped their fourth straight series to open the 2019 season, falling to 4-9 overall in the process.

If the early returns are any indication, this season is going to be all about finding the occasional bright spot in the rubble of mounting losses.

After a 73-89 showing last season and with little done in the way of impact additions to the roster, the team’s struggles to this point should surprise no one.

Rebuilding is the name of the game for a team with an aging core that has been overtaken by the rest of the NL West division. Facing a San Diego Padres team on the rise was the perfect embodiment of that changing of the guard.

As the season progresses, we’re going to put a bow on each series by highlighting the three biggest takeaways for the Giants.

Some will be positive and focus on reasons for optimism. Others will be negative and highlight problem areas and troubling trends.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the team’s 1-2 showing against the Padres.